Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears

A sign advertising fireworks is shown on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in American Fork, Utah. July Fourth fireworks are a mainstay summer tradition for Americans, many of whom are aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions ease. But with a megadrought gripping the West and heightening fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials across the region are enacting bans, canceling displays or begging people to be careful. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)